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Autism Speaks Family Services Community Grants 2012

Autism Speaks is thrilled to announce the 2012 Family Services Community Grants Recipients. A total of $350,000 was awarded to 16 organizations to fund programs for individuals wi... More...

UJA-Federation Adult with ASD Survey

The UJA-Federation of New York and the Autism Science Foundation are asking adults with ASD (and their parents or guardians) to complete a survey addressing what is going well in daily life, and what is a challenge. The results of this survey will... More...

Toys"R"Us Offers Toy Guides for the Holidays

Looking for holiday toy-buying ideas for a child with autism? Toys "R"Us, a longtime partner of Autism Speaks, publishes two toy guides for parents and caregivers: the Toys"R"Us Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids and... More...

Autism Speaks Responds to Hurricane Sandy

Autism Speaks is working hard to provide information, resources, and assistance to families affected by autism who have experienced or continue to experience the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy.

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Resources for Non-English Speaking Families

Autism Speaks has received such positive feedback about the resources it has developed for families affected by autism, such as the 100 Day Kit. In order to make these resources more accessible to the global autism community, we have developed thi... More...

AGI Daily Living/Residential Curriculum for Direct Support Providers

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Wandering Tips from the Autism Speaks Community!

In light of the recent Wandering study, we reached out to our community and asked for tips and tools used... More...

A Stand Against Bullying

Students at Michigan's Linden High School recently voted Danny Leideker, an 18 year old teenager with autism spectrum disorder, homecoming king. This seems to be part of a growing trend of students embracing those with difference, according to... More...

Live Chat with James Emmett: National Disability Employment Awareness Month

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Throughout October, we will be hosting "Live Chats", posting blog entries, and keeping the community updated with news and resources related to the employment of adults with auti... More...

Autism Speaks Releases New Employment Think Tank Report as National Disability Employment Awareness Month Begins

Many adults with autism unemployed or underemployed, think tank report offers solutions ... More...